I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 18:09:36 -0800, Josh Assing
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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

I would suggest calling the customer service folks at Bennett Trim
Tabs and/or go to their web site:

http://www.bennetttrimtabs.com/

I called them when we were putting new tabs on my old boat and they
were very helpful and knowledgable.

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

No, never heard of them.

Josh Assing wrote:

I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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I know no one with Smart Tabs but I have seen their ads. They look like
a simple strut or spring that forces both tabs down with equal pressure.
A conventional trim tab system is individually adjustable, as you
would expect, to properly balance the boat. They also look like they
are going to get in the way on a trailer boat since they are going to
hang down without any water to move them.

FWIW, a friend of mine walked into Bennett's office in Deerfield Beach,
FL with his old pump in hand. It was very old - over 15 years at the
time. He gave up on trying to find replacement parts so he stopped in
for advice.

He walked out with a refurbished pump that looked like it was new. No
Charge!

If nothing else, Bennett is a company that really stands behind their
products so give them a look if you decide to consider conventional trim
tabs.

Dan

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On Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:25:01 -0500, Dan wrote:

Josh Assing wrote:

I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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I know no one with Smart Tabs but I have seen their ads. They look like
a simple strut or spring that forces both tabs down with equal pressure.
A conventional trim tab system is individually adjustable, as you
would expect, to properly balance the boat. They also look like they
are going to get in the way on a trailer boat since they are going to
hang down without any water to move them.

FWIW, a friend of mine walked into Bennett's office in Deerfield Beach,
FL with his old pump in hand. It was very old - over 15 years at the
time. He gave up on trying to find replacement parts so he stopped in
for advice.

He walked out with a refurbished pump that looked like it was new. No
Charge!

If nothing else, Bennett is a company that really stands behind their
products so give them a look if you decide to consider conventional trim
tabs.

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SmartTabs are an inexpensive option but they won't help trim the boat side
to side; they're designed to help you get on plane at a slower speed with
minimal bow rise and keep you on plane longer as you slow down.
So, they're good for half the price, but not as effective and not adjustable
while underway.

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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8" on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for wakeboarding.

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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8" on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for wakeboarding.

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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Space may appear to be a consideration when your tie downs cross the transom
where the trim tabs will be mounted. SmartTabs suggested I just cross the
straps from the transom tie down on one side to the trailer tie down on the
other.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports
models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look
like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8" on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to
be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a
little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for
wakeboarding.

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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Hmm. Thank you! I'll have to take another look before ordering the tabs ot be
sure that the tie downs won't be an issue
thanks
-j

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:59:13 -0800, "William Andersen" wrote:

Space may appear to be a consideration when your tie downs cross the transom
where the trim tabs will be mounted. SmartTabs suggested I just cross the
straps from the transom tie down on one side to the trailer tie down on the
other.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
.. .
Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports
models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look
like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8" on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to
be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a
little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for
wakeboarding.

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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Trim tabs on my boat were directly in line with the tie downs. By crossing
the straps tp the other side, instead of just going straight down, they
clear the tabs.

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Hmm. Thank you! I'll have to take another look before ordering the tabs
ot be
sure that the tie downs won't be an issue
thanks
-j

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:59:13 -0800, "William Andersen"
wrote:

Space may appear to be a consideration when your tie downs cross the
transom
where the trim tabs will be mounted. SmartTabs suggested I just cross the
straps from the transom tie down on one side to the trailer tie down on
the
other.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports
models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look
like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you
have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8"
on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to
be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a
little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for
wakeboarding.

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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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